Administrative Support (Temporary Placements)

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Vancouver seeks temporary Administrative Support staff. The role offers varied responsibilities in office administration, executive assistance, and program support. Applicants should have strong administrative skills and experience in customer service. Pay ranges from $25.57 to $32.63 per hour with full-time assignments available. This is a great opportunity for those looking to start their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with experience in office environments.
• Able to provide executive assistance and manage communications.
• Demonstrated customer service and reception skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to UBC departments.
• Assist with reception and student information inquiries.
• Support program coordination and executive tasks.

Skills

Office Administration

Executive Assistance

Reception

Program Assistance

Student Information Support

Job description

Staff – Union Job Category CUPE 2950 Job ProfileCUPE 2950 Hourly – HR Admin Clerk 1 (Gr1) Job Title Administrative Support (Temporary Placements) Department Hiring Solutions Temporary Staff | Hiring Solutions | Central Human Resources Compensation Range $0.00 – $0.00 CAD Hourly Posting End Date December 30, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

The rate of pay will range from $25.57 to $32.63 per hour, with an average pay rate of $29.90 per hour, and will vary depending on the duties and responsibilities.

ATTENTION: APPLICANTS

Please note that while this position is being posted on the UBC staff careers website, applications are NOT to be submitted via this job posting. If you are interested in applying for temporary opportunities with UBC Hiring Solutions, please submit your application via the UBC Hiring Solutions Opportunities page.

Looking to get your start with one of BC’s Top Employers? Getting hired as a temp via UBC Hiring Solutions, a division of the Human Resources Department, is a great way to begin your journey at UBC!

UBC Hiring Solutions provides temporary administrative, clerical or executive assistant support to UBC administrative and academic departments located on Point Grey Campus, Robson Square, and several hospital sites. As a temporary employee with UBC Hiring Solutions, you will be placed on full-time assignments (35 hours per week) which will vary in length, pay, location and work arrangement (onsite full-time vs. hybrid).

Assignments will also vary in terms of the work performed; however, typical duties and responsibilities will be focused on the following areas:

• Office Administration
• Executive Assistance
• Reception
• Program Assistance
• Student Information Support

We are continually accepting applications for our temporary roster. Please note that temps are only hired on as needed, based on demand. If your skills align with our needs, we will reach out to you when an opportunity arises.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

To find out more about temporary opportunities with UBC Hiring Solutions, you can visit our website at talent.hr.ubc.ca.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!